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Hello, I'm an SDE in Europe and have recently received the news from my manager that I have not been meeting expectations and I have been under shadow coaching for several months (since last year, meaning in Focus but I was not given any formal notification, set goals or any specific emails about t...Read more
I heard different opinions, Will every person in PIP(Level 4 SDE'S) get the same severance package or is it depending on the org?
https://www.businessinsider.com/amazons-slack-channel-for-workers-on-performance-improvement-plans-2023-4 "Logging on to the channel, quite frankly, it broke my heart," she said. "People were freaking out; I could sense their distress. To see that this is how the company is treating good employees ...Read more
I am a new grad hire, joined AWS as a SDE-1 9 months ago, My manager started talking to me harshly in the 1:1s since the end of 3 months of on-boarding/embark plan itself, mostly on why my feature tasks were taking a bit longer, why the LPs are not followed properly and some other shitty reasons. He...Read more
I have signed offer from AWS for SDE2 role. I’ve been reading about PIP at AMZN and sounds scary. I am looking for honest insights about PIP How often does PIP happens? Not everyone can be top performer, does average performers also get PIPed? Is there a target set for every team that certain perc...Read more
Thought I would share my recent pip story from amazon 🍌 to raise awareness about this incredible company! 👀 I joined a few months ago as SDE 1, fresh grad 0 yoe to this large amazon team. Right of the bat manager tells me he does not expect me to deliver anything in 2-3 months. 😲 No problem, I t...Read more
It has been 3 months since I joined Amazon as a data scientist and I'm getting indicators that my manager might put me on pip. I think it is the mix of wrong team, project fit and possibly the worst manager I've ever worked with. The thought of a pip is making me stressed out, anxious and I've neve...Read more
Yesterday I received the pip document. Feeling very down. I gave everything during focus still couldn't get out of the focus. Couldn't tell my wife yet and don't how to do that ! I went through several post about pip and still asking , should I leave amazon with initial severance payment or take imp...Read more
Manager told that I am not performing well and suddenly put me in PIP plan in 2 weeks after Forte. He has given a project which is still not even have design done. I need to deliver that in 30 days. I am L5 and I am on H1 visa. What is the best way to survive PIP as well as prepare for interview? A...Read more
Accepted an offer from Amazon, but now thinking if I should rescind as I am reading really very bad reviews about Amazon and their PIP. I have a very stable life right now with my current company. The main reason I accepted Amazon is due to their brand value. It would be great if someone from Amaz...Read more
Hello All, I have been put on coaching/focus by my manager and I see a PIP incoming soon Just wanted to ask about my possible options here I have heard FMLA is an option. If anyone has experience with this process or knows about applying for FMLA I’d really appreciate your insights. Thanks in adv...Read more
Got kinda-blindsided with a PIP. Did not know much about pip/focus or the whole process till today so bare with me. Basically thing was that few months ago, I sent out a code fix (that was approved by the team btw..), turns out this fix had a side effect which caused some issues downstream and had t...Read more
** from the Amazon blind channel ** Lets just be clear... if you sock up like a vacuum to your manager and skip and make it out of Focus then you have a target on your back. Its on the Amazon permanent record and internal hiring managers will not be interested and your comp prospects are hit and pr...Read more
I recently got a job offer from Amazon. I see lot of posts here where people were put into PIP. Is it a wise decision to join Amazon now?
Long term Amazon leader who is no longer there so willing to be honest about our famous pip… #askmeanything #ama
Just got piped to fill the quote for the Org as March is here. I just haven't feeling well since joined the company(1.5 year as SDE1). Direct manager is pretty push/passively rude. All feedback/tips raised during retro were denied at the end, feeling burned out, but got denied all my PTO request, ...Read more
Have been in dev list for 4 months. My manager said he is still getting data from the manager I work for. Already got an offer, how can I ask my manager to pip me. I want to get money or get out if list before I join the new company. But seems they will not get me out of list soon. #amazon #pip
I got piped and I took option 2 to improve at amazon and it was unsuccessful. I am now applying outside now , will the recruiters outside have this info of me being piped and unsuccessful ? I am thinking of saying i got laid off hence looking for opportunities outside of asked why shifting Any su...Read more
My Manager told me that I am not performing well and suddenly put me in PIP plan . He has already told me in march that my performance was low, and I have worked hard after that to show him. Even in 1:1s after march he has told me that I am improving. But I did not expect him to give me the pivot do...Read more
My manager has told me that I will be under focus for next 30 days and advising me to look outside for Jobs. He knows I have been a top performer but he is adamant to let me go. He said you can try to get out of Focus but If I were you he would look outside for jobs. I have seen a few other people ...Read more